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Category: Food and Drink

  • 2018 Taste Canada Awards (Tue. Oct. 30, 2018)

    photography by Kimberly Samnang October 30, 2018, Toronto, ON — Taste Canada Awards / Les Lauréats des Saveurs du Canada (tastecanada.org) has announced the winners of the country’s only national, bilingual food writing awards.  October is National Cookbook Month #Love Cookbooks #MoreThanRecipes A champion of cookbook authors and food bloggers, Taste Canada inspires readers to…

  • Eat to the Beat @ Roy Thompson Hall (Tue. Oct 23, 2018)

    A night of great food and fun, for a great cause! We all love food and fine beverages, and this was the event for this week. We left with a full belly and a full heart knowing that we, along with the female chefs, played a role in ensuring no one needs to face breast cancer…

  • Hendrick’s Gin L.E.V.I.T.A.T.R.E Takes Flight at the 13th Annual Nuit Blanche

    Soaring into the night sky at Nuit Blanche, the 65 foot L.E.V.I.TA.T.R.E. gave golden ticket a souvenir picture and a birds eye view of the city at 44.25 cucumbers high. Guests were also invited to the Air Departure Lounge filled with Victorian decors, magicians and a special energy readings by Terry-Lynn Decker. Guests were also…

  • HENDRICK’S GIN L.E.V.I.T.A.T.R.E. RETURNS TO ENCHANT FROM SUNSET TO SUNRISE AT THE 13TH ANNUAL NUIT BLANCHE TORONTO

    By Mala Chatargun & Photography By Rick O’Brien Hendrick’s Gin returns to Nuit Blanche Toronto with a multi-sensory, all-night experience. It includes the first public participation for the penchants of peculiar at the annual celebration. Curators of the curious, standby! The skyward spectacle of spectacles returns to Toronto from sunset to sunrise at Nuit Blanche Toronto. On…

  • THE 6th ANNUAL BIRKS DIAMOND TRIBUTE TO THE YEAR’S WOMEN IN FILM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TELEFILM CANADA@RICARDA’S-Mon.,Sept.10th,2018

    This was The 6th annual Telefilm Canada + Birks Diamond Tribute to the Year’s Women in Film that honours outstanding Canadian women for their contributions to film and TV. The 2018 honourees were: director Nettie Wild (Koneline: Our Land Beautiful), actresses Tantoo Cardinal (Dances with Wolves) and Pascale Bussières (When Night is Falling), screenwriter Susan…

  • THE CFF/DGC CANADA PARTY RED CARPET with special guest DJ Amanda Brugel from The Handmaid’s Tale@The Fifth Social Club, 225 Richmond Street West-Sunday, September 9,2018

    The theme was totally “CANUCK”, for this TIFF event. Guests were notified and they obeyed !…..“No posers, just hosers! “ This was the most unapologetically Canadian event during TIFF! On Sunday, September 9 at The Fifth Social Club, the CFF and DGC presented The CFF Canada Party at TIFF celebrating homegrown Canadian talent who have…

  • The Taste Of Little Italy@College St., Fri.,June 15th-Sun.,June 17th,2018

    #ciao #icff #allthingsitalian  A reminder to all locals, visitors and tourists alike: #TasteofLittleItaly #2018 is THIS weekend! Come one, come all to celebrateFathersDay , the opening of the #WorldCup and Toronto’s beautiful summer weather!   I hope you can attend, and join us in the #culturalcelebrations this weekend new food, have fun and be entertained!,…

  • ADPONG T.O. 2018 – SUMMER CUP THURSDAY JUNE 21, 2018 HUSTLE, HIT AND NEVER QUIT

    https://www.adpong.com/ It’s almost summer and time to have some fun , win some prizes and have a light beverage with us ! In it to spin it, and win it! Join as an individual or team to one of our upcoming Ping Pong Tournaments. *To our loyal friends, readership and family members, we have 5…

  • The 6th Annual -YELLOWWEEK from Thursday, June 21st to Sunday, June 24th, 2018 at Clicquot Café at 146 Ossignton Ave

    Veuve Clicquot Celebrates the 6th annual Yelloweek with #LiveClicquot . Champagne house launches Café Clicquot from June 21st to June 24th in Toronto Veuve Clicquot, Canada’s most popular champagne, is pleased to announce that Yelloweek is back for the sixth consecutive year. This year, Veuve Clicquot will launch the first-ever pop-up: Café Clicquot, inspired by…

  • Italian National Day: Castello Italia at Casa Loma – Sun., June 3rd,2018

    By Nicholas Chan and BK on the SCENE Historical Casa Loma was the location for this annual tradition, Toronto’s premiere heritage attraction, was transformed into an authentic Italian Piazza complete with art installations by Italian-Canadian artists to celebrate this yearly event. There was live entertainment featuring local and international artists, a culinary feast by Toronto’s…

  • The Spring Beer Festival @ Fort York Garrison-Sat.,May 19th-Sun.,May 20th,2018

    The Spring Beer Festival was back to celebrate our love of the best known cold refreshment!. Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the attendees this weekend. Taking place at Fort York Garrison on the May Two-Four weekend (May 19th and 20th), all the best known names in brewers were there offering a wide selection of…

  • TASTEMASTERS @EVERGREEN BRICKWORKS – Sat., May 19th, 2018

    With the Tastemasters taking place last weekend, what was my favourite item on the menu? The Cricket bars! Yes, delicious, packed with protein and minimal sugar. Also, the Pomengrande Ice Tea and specialty chocolates was a crowd favourite. Guests who purchased an “All-inclusive ticket” were able to sample away and enjoy from chefs, restaurants, wineries,…

  • TASTEMAKERS-THIS FRIDAY&SATURDAY@EVERGREEN BRICKWORKS

    The Menu and Lineup: https://www.thetastemakertour.com/tastemakerkitchen Tickets- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tastemaker-toronto-may-18-19-2018-tickets-44147742085?_ga=2.126104196.86356826.1526487530-679237263.1526487530&_gac=1.215415141.1526520233.Cj0KCQjwre_XBRDVARIsAPf7zZjNOiNybEh1yy4opw5Wbm9ll5byEeLG6U1PNfoVV1o7TLeB7TzkbZEaAneVEALw_wcB All-inclusive ticket – Pay for your ticket, and then put your wallet away. It’s that simple. Unlimited Food & Drink – Enjoy all samples from chefs, restaurants, wineries, and artisans. Unique Food Hall – An amazing open, communal setting creating an intimate yet energetic atmosphere. The Best Chefs…

  • Cuisine & Cuvée @ Rebel (Apr. 20, 2018)

    by Kimberly Samnang photography by Nicholas Chan GREAT FOOD, GREAT WINE & GREAT SPIRITS… ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE In its 18th year, Cuisine & Cuvée, presented by The Co-Operators and TD Bank Group, was one of the hottest tickets in the city, raising over $250,000 for Providence Healthcare! The event returned to Toronto’s most epic venue,…

  • Win Tickets to the Spring Beerfest Toronto (May 19-20)

    While the weather has been slow to catch up to Spring, nothing stops the BEER from flowing for our enjoyment all year round. And the Spring Beer Festival is back to celebrate our love of the best known cold refreshment! Taking place at Fort York Garrison on the May Two-Four weekend (19 and 20), all…

  • Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants Announces 2018 Rankings

    by Kimberly Samnang photography by Nick Chan Toronto, ON – Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants today released its comprehensive 2018 rankings for exemplary restaurants and bars nationwide. Recognizing culinary talent coast to coast to coast, the 2018 rankings welcome 29 restaurants new to this year’s list. Canada’s most commendable chefs, restaurateurs, bartenders and critics all joined tonight to celebrate the…

  • Green Living Show @ MTCC (Apr. 6-8, 2018)

    (Toronto – March 6, 2018) The Green Living Show, Canada’s largest event dedicated to healthy and sustainable living returned to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from April 6 – 8, 2018. Over the course of the three-day event guests tested out the newest electric vehicles on the market, explored the latest health and wellness trends, and picked up…

  • DREAM WITH SCIENTIST Supporting Sinai Health Foundation’s Lunenfield-Tanenbaum Research Institute@Rebel Entertainment Complex-Wed.,March 29th,2018

    We had the privilege of being invited to the Rebel Entertainment Complex for The Dream With Scientist gala. With the generous support of the sponsors, community and donors, Dream with Scientists raised an incredible $350,000 for Sinai Health’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute. Dream with Scientists is Sinai Health System’s signature fundraiser but it’s not your regular…

  • “MADE WITH LOVE”@The Fermenting Cellar-Mon.,March 26th,2018

    What a night It was on Monday, with over 600 cocktail lovers coming to support Toronto’s local bartending scene at The Fermenting Cellar! Here are The Toronto’s 2018 Regional Finals winners and they are: Judges’ Choice: 1. Axl Gonzalez – Los Colibris 2. Adam Karpowicz – boutique bar 3. Albert Chan – NEAT Public’s Choice:…

  • CRAFT BEER MARKET “COCKTAIL SOIRÉE” (1 Adelaide Street East) -Tuesday, March 20th,2018

    Frozen, stirred on the rocks or neat, we enjoyed CRAFT Beer Market for their beverage treats!   On March 20, CRAFT Beer Market invited us and guests to shake, stir and mix the night away at an exclusive cocktail soiree.   We were treated to an evening of great food and delicious cocktails (because CRAFT…